England vs Wales Strategic Analysis: Bellamy's New Style Explained
The Welsh national team have altered their style of play with their new coach.
Looking at the previous manager's final 12 games as coach with Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, one clear change has been a strategic change to focus more on ball control and dominating games with the ball.
Under Robert Page: Aggressive Football
Under Page, Wales' intense style centered around applying high pressure off the ball, particularly in the wings, mostly employing a flexible 3-4-3 system for direct attacks.
Bellamy's Different Style
Bellamy has so far exclusively used a defensive line of four, urging the squad to maintain possession and develop plays with greater patience.
Measurable Shifts
This tactical shift has resulted in a significantly increased ball control, a increased pass count and a modest drop in how frequently they lose possession in attacking areas.
The team also shows a higher expected goals tally under Bellamy.
Key Consideration
Do Bellamy's strategies offer Wales a greater chance of overcoming England?
The new approach with the new coach signifies a notable shift from the previous regime.
- Increased possession
- More patient build-up
- Reduced high turnovers
- Enhanced scoring probability
